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Blanco Teams Sweep at Home Meet (School)
Blanco’s Computer Science Team (L to R) Colton Barrow, Joshua McCaslin, Michael O’Rear, and Mark Kuebel went 1-2-3-4.From BISDBlanco High School played host to the District 27-AA UIL meet last week,...
View ArticleAmerican Legion Post 352 and Auxiliary Unit 352 Attend Veterans Fundraiser...
From Roxanna AvantsThe American Legion Post 352 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 were among the local businesses and individuals who provided support for the "Veterans Moving Forward" fundraiser...
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One Act Play Takes District Honors, Advances to Area Contest (School)
Cast, Crew, and Director of Blanco's District-winning One Act Play MedeaFrom BISDBlanco’s One Act Play, Medea, captured top honors at the District 27-AA OAP contest held last Saturday in Llano. Blanco...
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Blanco VFD Serves Over 1200 Meals During Fish Fry (Community News)
From Jack TwilleyYour Blanco Volunteer Fire Department would like to say Thank You to all our citizens who helped, donated, and enjoyed the best fish fry ever this past Saturday at Yett Park!! There...
View ArticleTime is Running Out (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanI was in elementary school when Dad brought home our first television set. He had won it at a fund raising auction—it was the first TV in our neighborhood. The screen was all of...
View ArticleState Responds to Fort Hood Shooting (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — A Fort Hood soldier brought a civilian semiautomatic pistol to the sprawling military post 60 miles north of the Capitol city on April 2 and opened fire, killing three fellow...
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Ada Cooley Celebrates 95th Birthday (Announcements)
On Saturday, March 29th, the grandchildren of Ada Cooley hosted a 95th birthday party for her at her home, where guests enjoyed her beautiful patio and yard. Over 100 friends and relatives attended to...
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Soto Advances in National American Miss Texas Pageant (Announcements)
Miss Cassidy Soto, age 8, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas Pageant to be held June 13th & 14th at the beautiful Royal Sonesta in Houston. The pageant is held...
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Invasive Plants Workshop a Success (Community News)
By Pat Owens and Mary Nabers, Master GardenersThirty-two master Gardeners and others from the community attended the Invasive Plant Workshop presented in Johnson City on March 22. Two presenters from...
View ArticleThe Balm of Gilead (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comI would encourage you to read Jeremiah 8:18-22. Verse 22 says, “Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of...
View ArticleGiving to God (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeLuke 6:38 “38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure...
View ArticleWhat are you afraid of? (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamWhen it comes to exercise: “I’m afraid I’ll look silly trying to do that,” “I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep up,” and “What will people think when they see me?” are some things I’ve...
View Article15th Annual Trash-Off Event This Weekend (Community News)
From Martha GosnellSaturday, April 12, is Blanco’s 15th Annual Trash-Off Event. Members of the community will band together to clean up the roadsides, river banks and park to Keep Blanco Beautiful. The...
View ArticleThe Eternal Hobbyist (Oh, Honestly)
By Merannda ButtonSometimes I think that my one true hobby is having hobbies. There are some that have stuck with me through the years, mainly reading. Interesting to note that I turn into a slightly...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor; I am happy and thankful to call Blanco my home, and I enjoy working in the heart of the city on the square as the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. This is my first letter to...
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Tejas Art Club- Artist of the Month Tricia Banner (Community News)
Tricia Banner is a self-taught artist who began her career by painting animals on rocks. Her love for deer hunting and the Texas Hill Country inspired her to first paint deer and later creating a...
View ArticleTxDOT Reminds Drivers to be Safe, Drive Smart or Face Serious Consequences...
From TxDOTAUSTIN — With 84 percent of 2013 work zone fatalities being motorists rather than workers, the Texas Department of Transportation today kicks off its Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign as part of...
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District 27-AA Middle School Track Results: 7th Grade Girls Take Team...
7th grader Tristan Fortner comes out of the blocks in the 4x100m relay.7th Grade Boys - 3rd Place - 122 Points 2nd Eddie Calzoncit - High Jump - 4’ 8” 5th Jesus Arteaga - High Jump - 4’ 6” 2nd Brinx...
View ArticlePanthers Fall in Extra Inning to Vikings (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panthers baseball team lost to the Lago Vista Vikings 4-5, in 8 innings on Thursday, April 3. Josh McCaslin pitched 6 great innings giving up only 4 hits. Kyle Gray came in relief...
View ArticleJV Tennis Places at District (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe District 27-AA tennis tournament was held Thursday, April 3 and Saturday, April 5 at Ingram High School. Sara Martinez captured 3rd in the Junior Varsity girls singles. The boys...
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